YOUR COMMENTS

Some people don't know what they are talking about, especially in this case, unless they did some research and get the facts. Paul Cotnoir has it right. This system should be scraped or overhauled. The Brown's should be supported by all Freedom loving people, irregardless of what nationality you are. We have gone to Iraq to give them "democracy" and freedom from a "tyrant", perhaps we should have started in America first.
- Paul Relgne, Newmarket

Mr. Brown said, if any of you had been paying attention "I am not an american citizen." Well, Mr. Brown, leave. Bye! We don't want you and your cry baby followers here, anyway.
- Russ Scott, chichester, NH

The 16th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States states, "The Congress shall have the power to collect taxes on incomes from whatever sources derived, without apportionment among the states, and without regard to any census or enumeration." As the Treasury deparment is a body created by Congress, it appears to me that income taxes are legal. While the first income tax created by Abraham Lincolon in 1862 was tecnically not constitutional (there was a 3% tax on income to pay for the war), how can you argue with the US Constitution? Section 61 of the Internal revenue Code almost verbatim says Gross Income is from whatever sources derived. Section 6651 of the IRC also list penalties for failure to FILE a tax retrun or to pay tax.
- Chris Seiler, Bedford

I find it funny that Sam McGuire thinks that "You all have the privilege of being a part of an organized society. For the society to work, the members must take the responsibilities and not just the benefits." Tell me Sam, how do you think of all the illegal's that cross the border every year? I bet you support their right to be a citizen don't you? Even though they don't pay taxes. Tell me what makes them better than Mr. Brown???
- Mike Schmidt, Goffstown,NH

Shooting at people, over what? So they can take money from them? Feds: please don't kill Ed and Elaine. Just leave them alone and let them keep what they're EARNED.
- Kat Kanning, Keene

I know the State Police "shall" cooperate with the Feds by RSA 106-B:11 for "apprehending criminals" and so YES- in that case it was a raid, and not what Marshal Steven Monier says was to find out WHERE Ed was to make sure he didn't retaliate. Or in other words we have a LIAR for a U.S. Marshal! Nowhere in this statute is there any provision for "mutual aid" from "Maine and Massachusetts State Police". That's in RSA 106-D:1, and Article VII.B. to be exact for when there is an RSA 106-C:1,I defined "Emergency" with the and word only, not that and/or status, of needing both an RSA 644:1 riot withIN a "natural disaster". Yesterday being a nice sunny day with the governor gloating over his signed RSA 106-D:3 papers KNOWING that the Feds are non-filers to N.H. RSA Ch. 123:1 per Art. I, Sec. 8, Cl. 17 of the U.S. Constitution. Ed merely asserting his Art. 5, N.H. Const. religious rights to Public Law 97-280 action in Proverbs 29:19 to correct public servants who KNOW they are wrongly asserting jurisdiction that the do not have! See also the fact that there is no T.O./Treasury Order from the E.O./Executive Order in the CFR/Code of Federal Regulations, and as such does NOT apply to the public-at-large. IRS paperwork without the OMB# is bootleg and can be treated as such, so said Martin J. "Red" Beckmen to us on Ch. 9 WMUR back in the 1980s when he came to here with his books running for President.
- Joe Haas, Concord, New Hampshire 03302-3842

These tax protester people need to get over themselves. You all have the privilege of being a part of an organized society. For the society to work, the members must take the responsibilities and not just the benefits. A community -- whether a small town or a nation -- needs funds in order to operate. I am certain that if the browns had some sort of emergency and they needed quick meidcal help, they'd be more than happy for police to offier first aid, for EMT's to treat, or air-lift to a hospital, and for the services of medical professionals. And I am sure they would feel that they are above paying for all that, too.
And let's remember -- MRs. Brown was a dentist. She screwed all her employees by refusing to pay mandated taxes and contributions. Tell me how "free" those folks will feel when they are ineligible for social security, etc. because she REFUSED to pay.
- sam mcguire, peterborough

I am curious if anyone @ The Union Leader will have the courage to research Mr. Brown's claims of the Federal Income Tax being unconstitutional. I have contacted the offices of the IRS (Washington D.C.) personally asking for proof of the LAW REQUIRING me to pay tax on my labor...It seems to be a perplexing request when asking for documentation to support this tax, the agents I spoke with had no idea what to send me, or where to direct me for this information. I wonder why?
Dont believe me, call yourself.
(603) 668-6763 (Manchester)

Also, I agree with Ed and question the legality of The Federal Reserve Act of 1913, upon which, the IRS was created as a revenue collector for the FED, a PRIVATE organization I might add. The purpose of your income tax dollar is to repay the FED the interest owed them, period!!! Check it out for yourself. FOIA.

I admire the Brown's for their courage to stand up and against a government their CONSTITUTION grants them the RIGHT and RESPONSIBILTY to do, ALL ENEMIES, FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC. Why can't a domestic enemy be within our own government? That would seem like the most ideal place for an enemy wouldn't it? Right in the heart of this country's leadership.

Shame on us America...we let ourselves be lulled into a deep slumber of ignorance and servitude by those who control the money, credit card debt, your mortgage, your tax responsibility, making of our laws, and our military.

The Brown's are truly living their states motto, "LIVE FREE OR DIE"...I hope the entire World is watching this unfold, because it will be coming to a town near you soon!
- Paul Cotnoir, Manchester NH